Re: a recap of this year's GC hiker deaths
This was a useful summary of incidents with some details that I hadn't
seen before, and of course, some misleading info also. On the water
loss -- I can...
Doug Nering 2009-10-27 08:24:07 #58182
Re: a recap of this year's GC hiker deaths
When I read that part, I didn't think the numbers made sense but since
I'm not familiar with that area, I let it slide. I always take any news
reports with a...
Bunny 2009-10-26 21:39:54 #58181
Re: a recap of this year's GC hiker deaths
David,
I'm with you. It is sad that someone passed away. However, that story was very embellished. I was there a few years ago and don't recall anything...
Frank Feagans 2009-10-26 19:48:19 #58180
Re: Sat Phone / SPOT
One of the comments is pretty trippy:
Where's the evidence to back up these complaints? Do the rescuers provide a web site for hike plan, float plan, like...
John 2009-10-26 19:21:21 #58179
Re: [!! SPAM] Re: [Grand_Canyon_Hikers] Re: Sat Phone / SPOT
I don't know much about these devices, but I found a PLB at REI that does not require a subscription or any annual fee. But it is more expensive ($300). ...
Bob Bordasch 2009-10-26 18:04:45 #58178
Re: [!! SPAM] Re: [Grand_Canyon_Hikers] Re: Sat Phone / SPOT
Hi Dick, online reviews make it clear that Spot is not a true EPLB
because all messages go thru the Globalstar sat phone network, so even
emergency...
Doug Nering 2009-10-26 16:43:28 #58177
Re: Sat Phone / SPOT
On Oct 26, 2009, at 5:43 PM, Doug Nering wrote:
> Spot should pay the full load for SAR usage by Spot activation.
> This could be some form of insurance and...
James Hayford 2009-10-26 16:40:47 #58176
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